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Hollyhock
Mallow
Malva |
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Description:
One tough group of perennials! Mallows bloom in abundance from early
summer to frost on these robust, shrub-like plants. Heat and
drought are no problem for this plant. Will fill empty spaces in your
garden in no time! |
| Common Name: |
Hollyhock Mallow, Musk
Mallow, Zebra Mallow, Tall Mallow, Common Mallow, Tree Mallow |
| Botanical
Name: |
Malva |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and dry
soils and will grow in moist soils. Prefers a neutral to slightly high
pH. (alkaline) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun |
| Attributes: |
Long bloom time |
| Pests: |
Japanese beetles, foliar nematodes, leafhoppers
and spider mites. |
| Diseases: |
Root rot, stem canker, crown gall, rust and
impatiens necrotic spot virus. |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Daylilies, Shasta
Daisies, Coreopsis and
Yarrow. |
| Care: |
Cut back dead foliage in early spring.
Fertilize with Plant-tone, Miracle Gro or Peters as recommended.
Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Malva 'Sweet Sixteen'
Hollyhock Mallow, Musk Mallow
zones 5-8
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| Description:
'Sweet Sixteen' is one of the nicest selections of Malva we've seen in a
long time! This cute, petite variety produces a flurry of clear cotton candy
pink flowers that cover the whole stem from early through late summer.
The foliage of this variety is more finely dissected than a typical Malva,
looking similar to the leaves of a scented Pelargonium (annual geranium). In
our trials, the foliage remained clean and attractive all season long,
setting it apart from many other Malvas. Heat and drought are not a problem
for this perennial. Though it is sometimes short-lived, Malva will self-seed
readily assuring years of blooms. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink Shades |
| Bloom Time: |
Early to Late Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
18" |
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Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Hollyhock Mallow, Musk Mallow
zones 5-8
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| Description:
Lavender pink flowers with raspberry-purple veins fade to white with the
same veining, creating a pinwheel effect. A very tough, long blooming
plant! One of our favorites! |
| Bloom Color: |
Lavender Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
All Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-48" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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